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New York’s “Trapped at Work Act”: What Do Employers Need to Know?
On December 29, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the “Trapped at Work Act,” signaling New York State’s firm stance against employment...
Is your Business Prepared for NYC’s New Safe and Sick Leave Rules?
New York City employers will soon need to comply with major updates to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA), which take effect on February 22,...
What is New York’s Increase in Unemployment Benefits?
The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in New York had not changed since 2019, when it was set at $504 per week. As of October 2025, New York State...
What Best Practices Can Employers Adopt for Heat Safety?
With rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves, employers are preparing for the hot summer season that is upon us. Employers in Maryland will...
Does Your Employee Handbook include New York’s Reproductive Health Law?
As of January 2, 2025, the Second Circuit’s decision in CompassCare v. Hochul has revived Section 203-E of New York’s Labor Law. The reinstatement...
What Do NYC Employers Need to Know About the New Lactation Policy Posting Requirement?
Beginning May 11, 2025, New York City employers will have to physically post and electronically deliver a copy of their written lactation room...
What is the Recent Amendment to New York’s Workers’ Compensation Law?
Workers' compensation coverage has expanded in New York after Governor Hochul signed new legislation, which went into effect on January 1, 2025....
What Are the Minimum Wage Updates for 2025?
In 2025, states and localities will be raising their minimum wages. The new minimum wages came into effect on January 1, 2025, unless otherwise...
Are You Prepared for Connecticut’s Expanded Paid Sick Leave Law in 2025?
Starting January 1, 2025, Connecticut will implement a transformative expansion of its Paid Sick Leave Law, significantly broadening the scope of...
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